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CompactGROUND

GS15

Assembly Instructions

Version: 01
Language: English | Original language: German
Original installation instructions

Important! Read carefully before installation!

Summary of Contents for CompactGROUND GS15

Page 1: ...CompactGROUND GS15 Assembly Instructions Version 01 Language English Original language German Original installation instructions Important Read carefully before installation...

Page 2: ...ctions in another lan guage are a translation of the assembly instructions in German The assembly instructions are protected by copyright Without written permission from AEROCOMPACT the assembly instr...

Page 3: ...ment PPE 10 System Overview 11 Basic components GS15 11 Ballasting 12 Accessories 12 Accessories for grounding potential equalization USA 12 Variants 14 Assembly 15 Attach roof protection pad optional...

Page 4: ...GS15 www aerocompact com 4 Disassemble components 28 Dismantle clamps 28...

Page 5: ...ons symbols terms and abbreviations are used The following symbols indicate notes which are not relevant to safety but which make working with the assembly instructions easier Requirements for an acti...

Page 6: ...documents supplied PV modules used with the CompactGROUND GS system should be approved by the module manufacturer AEROCOMPACT accepts no liability for loss of performance or damage of any kind to the...

Page 7: ...oof structure for obtaining and documenting the roof man ufacturer s approval for the installation of the corresponding fasteners on the respective roof in terms of warranties nor for the professional...

Page 8: ...GS15 About This Document www aerocompact com 8...

Page 9: ...ace Define walking routes and secure them with load distribution measures On roofing or roof structures that do not have sufficient load bearing capacity e g thin sheets corrugated fibre cement always...

Page 10: ...alling objects Where this does not succeed affected areas must be closed to the public Persons involved in the construction project must wear safety helmets Personal protective equipment PPE Personal...

Page 11: ...VERVIEW Basic components GS15 1 End clamp varying clamp height for 30 50 mm frame heights CLEG10 XX 2 End bracket GS15 G1S5EB 3 Connector bracket GS15 shading angle 18 25 GS15CNS 4 Front bracket GS15...

Page 12: ...2300 2 Short ballast tray BT 880 3 Tapping combi screw M8x20 SCS8x20 Accessories 1 Cable conduit CP 430 CP 620 CP 840 2 Bracket for cable conduit BR CP 3 Roof protection pad 290 x 100 x 3 8 PP290 100...

Page 13: ...GS15 System Overview www aerocompact com 13 1 Grounding lug with nut follows UL 476 or UL 2703 requirements GL18N...

Page 14: ...GS15 System Overview www aerocompact com 14 Variants System GS15 21 85 in inter row 25 shading angle 15 75 in ground clearance...

Page 15: ...gs except for green roofs Make sure that the underside of the brackets is clean dry and free of grease and dust Wipe the under side with a clean and dry cloth For the bracket make sure that the roof p...

Page 16: ...rocompact com 16 Remove protective paper Attach adhesive surface to the underside of the bracket Pre install the clamps Attach end clamps or mid clamps to the front brackets back brackets and connecto...

Page 17: ...length of the array field and mark the line Measure the width of the array field and mark the line Place brackets and connector brackets in the array field Vertical field edge Place front brackets en...

Page 18: ...CLP M The distance between the clamps is determined by the brackets and connector brackets or by the mod ule size Hold the front brackets in place with a ballast block Place the module on the front b...

Page 19: ...Tighten the screws at the mid clamps between the modules with 20 Nm or 14 75 ft lbs Tighten the screws on the upper and lower end clamps of the mounted modules with 20 Nm or 14 75 ft lbs Install remai...

Page 20: ...aced directly on the brackets or connector bracket Take note of the exact number and position of the ballast blocks from the AEROTOOL planning doc uments Place the ballast blocks Version 2 Short balla...

Page 21: ...connector bracket Screw the ballast tray to the bracket or connector bracket with the tapping combi screw Tighten the screws with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb Version 3 Long ballast tray The long ballast tray ca...

Page 22: ...ballast tray to the bracket or connector bracket with the tapping combi screw Tighten the screws with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb Install cable pipe assembly optional The cable pipes can be installed at the edg...

Page 23: ...ket or to the bracket Tighten the screws with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb Fasten cable pipes with brackets Slide the cable pipe through the brackets Attach the plastic caps to the end of the cable pipe Tighten...

Page 24: ...ercially available cable lug in accordance with national regulations cer tifications Use a suitable bolt M6 washer and self locking nut The grounding materials must be provided by the customer cable l...

Page 25: ...e field on a bracket The grounding potential equalization can be mounted together with the ballast trays Mount the grounding lug at the bracket using the screw washer split ring and nut Attach an appr...

Page 26: ...GS15 Assembly www aerocompact com 26...

Page 27: ...ance items once a year A test of the system is necessary after severe weather events e g wind storm snow hail etc as well as after extreme events such as a hurricane or earthquake Complete System Chec...

Page 28: ...m 28 DISMANTLING Disassemble components Disassembling the system Carry out the assembly steps in reverse order Dismantle clamps Completely unscrew the screw on the clamp If clamps are re installed Mak...